Sorry to change the subject fromWanker lights before the discussion had
covered roo bars and moose catchers., and moving back to paint codes... I
have a 69 2000TC that I spent fortunes restoring years ago.It was a
California car I bought from the original owner 25 years ago, and it was a
Florida car since; so has no rust. (I did fit it with Carello lamps,on top
of the bumpers, marked TP 73, which I think were used on the Baja rally
cars; so were probably a factory option.. so this is a smooth transition
from wanker lights) I painted it in Brigade red, using the original Dupont
lacquer formula, which matched the original perfectly . It was correctly
painted, each piece separately, including under bonnet and boot lid, door
jambs, etc.It actually lasted 5 years in the Florida sun, but has now
cracked and checked on the top. I have a man from New Brunswick Canada
interested in buying it and re-restoring it It may be painted in the US, or
he may paint it in Canada.
I found years ago, that Brigade red was a unique color; it could not
be matched on a paint scanner, at the paint store, nor could Dupont match it
in anything nut lacquer. To avoid repainting the show perfect door jambs,
etc, repainting it in Dupont lacquer would be best. It is not available in
the US..I inquired on rovernet 2 weeks ago, and someone said lacquer is
available in Canada. I told the buyer, his local paint stores said they
could not get Dupont lacquer. Can anyone in Canada tell me specificly where
to inquire in Canada ? I have the Dupont code. As an alternative, has anyone
found an available paint that they have used, tht is an exact match to
original? ICI paints are not available in the US, to my knowledge; I do not
know about Canada. If paint is available in Canada; hopefully it could be
purchased and shipped across the border into the US, if painting is done in
the US.
Second question; I have advised the man to join a British car club, and
Rover club in Canada, and find a Rover specialist in his area. Does anyone
from New Brunswick know of repair/restoration shops that are experienced on
Rover P6, they have used? The man is also interested in buying a LHD Vanden
Plas Princess 4R, with Rolls Royce engine from my Father near Buffalo, NY,
so would need repair/restoration services for that as well.Thank you, James
Dean, Ft. Lauderdale. jaguru at bellsouth.net -- Original Message -----
From: <TheOrganDoctor at aol.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 6:28 AM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Lights
> The Moose here in NH don't care what kind of lights you have or what
> noise
> you make
>> Dick West
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